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Mental Health Specialist; Child & Adole Psych; 0.8FTE; Day/PM Shift

UnityPoint Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
16290BR

FTE: 0.8

Shift: Day/PM and every other weekend

Compensation: Starting at $21.20 commensurate with experience.

Hours Per Week: 32

Weekends: Yes

Benefit Eligible

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct care for patients in the psychiatric milieu by interacting with patients individually and in groups with a focus on assessment and monitoring of symptoms and behaviors, implementation of behavioral interventions, and enhancing coping strategies.

The MHS utilizes a variety of modalities for milieu therapy and milieu management to assist in providing an environment of intensive therapeutic programming for patients.

The MHS is also responsible for continuously monitoring for safety in the milieu, and assessing for safety risks associated with patient behaviors and then

  • intervening in real time as needed to maintain the safety of the patients and the staff
  • reporting assessment data to the RN and/or other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Science
  • Minimum of one year experience in a mental health care setting for children/ adolescents
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • CPI Training within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another healthcare or mental health field
  • Additional experience providing direct health care services to children/ adolescents

EEO/M/F/D/V

Salary : $21

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